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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

C8 RFYMOT history

C8 RFY is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

C8 RFY silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,850 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RFY was last recorded at 101,850 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,803 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,850 miles
  • 2025 – 93,888 miles
  • 2024 – 84,988 miles
  • 2023 – 75,652 miles
  • 2022 – 66,669 miles
  • 2021 – 59,568 miles
  • 2019 – 48,563 miles
  • 2018 – 42,758 miles
  • 2016 – 29,451 miles
  • 2015 – 23,401 miles
  • 2014 – 21,607 miles
  • 2013 – 19,088 miles
  • 2012 – 16,719 miles
  • 2011 – 14,291 miles
  • 2010 – 11,807 miles
  • 2009 – 9,306 miles
  • 2008 – 7,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,850 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield LooseRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,850 miles (+47)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    867260044650
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail101,803 miles (+7,915)1 dangerous7 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    239424995685
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users White Smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Very High (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to White Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,888 miles (+126)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    611020700458
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Corroded and badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail93,762 miles (+8,774)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    265163768350
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Corroded and badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass84,988 miles (+275)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    613919388518
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail84,713 miles (+9,061)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,713 miles
    Test number
    189518965200
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,652 miles (+8,983)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    699813337797
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass66,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    567761337944
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail66,669 miles (+7,101)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    272572403330
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass59,568 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    921705485474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail59,562 miles (+10,999)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    597901750218
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass48,563 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    673273122896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail48,560 miles (+5,802)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    434572410457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  14. Pass42,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    324218434205
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  15. Fail42,758 miles (+13,307)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    423235777611
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  16. Pass29,451 miles (+6,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    950105594974
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass23,401 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    568962186283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,607 miles (+2,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,607 miles
    Test number
    995739774284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass19,088 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,088 miles
    Test number
    186133473228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass16,719 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,719 miles
    Test number
    717507572232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,291 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    376629971437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,807 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,807 miles
    Test number
    331556080438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,306 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,306 miles
    Test number
    293430489251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    7,224 miles
    Test number
    934210588220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RFY

Does C8 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RFY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RFY?
The MOT on C8 RFY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RFY done?
C8 RFY was recorded at 101,850 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has C8 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RFY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 RFY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 RFY find?
C8 RFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light les cracked; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and badly lipped, and 3 more.

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